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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (67.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
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Element
Star Rating
(37)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
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Star Rating
(58)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Wire excels in its Ease of Admin with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for straightforward management tools. In contrast, Element's score of 7.9 indicates a more complex administrative experience.
- Reviewers mention that Wire's Audio Conferencing capabilities are top-notch, scoring 9.1, which is significantly higher than Element's 8.3. Users appreciate the clarity and reliability of calls, which is crucial for remote teams.
- G2 users highlight Wire's Web Application performance, scoring 9.1, as being user-friendly and efficient, while Element's 9.3 score suggests it has a slight edge in web functionality, particularly in terms of user interface and accessibility.
- Users on G2 report that Wire's Mobile Application is highly rated at 8.8, providing seamless communication on-the-go, whereas Element's 8.2 indicates some room for improvement in mobile usability.
- Reviewers mention that both products perform well in File Sharing, with Wire at 8.4 and Element at 8.5, but users note that Element's integration with third-party services enhances its file sharing capabilities.
- Users say that while both products have strong Notifications features, Wire's score of 8.5 is slightly lower than Element's 8.9, indicating that Element may offer more customizable and timely alerts for user activities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Element
Element Business
$5.00
1 month per user
For teams who need secure communications hosted in our secure cloud hosting service.
- The Element app
- Cloud admin console
- Customer support
Wire
Wire Cloud
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For organizations requiring the strictest levels of team management and data control.
- Zero Trust - Cloud based
- Data sovereignty
- End-to-end encrypted messaging and conferencing
Free Trial
Element
Free Trial is available
Wire
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
28
8.4
42
Ease of Use
8.6
28
8.6
42
Ease of Setup
8.9
11
8.3
11
Ease of Admin
8.1
9
9.2
12
Quality of Support
8.1
25
8.5
38
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
8.2
12
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
28
8.5
39
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
8.3
22
8.4
34
8.8
23
8.5
35
8.4
23
8.7
30
Business Instant Messaging
8.0
18
9.1
31
7.5
17
8.9
31
Business Instant Messaging
8.4
21
8.8
34
9.3
21
9.1
31
8.5
21
8.3
22
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
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Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
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Collaboration Tools
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10
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Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
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8.3
10
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Software Type
Not enough data
8.3
11
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8.9
9
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8.8
10
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Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
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Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
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Communication Features - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
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Operations - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
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Agentic AI - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Element and Wire are categorized as Business Instant Messaging
Unique Categories
Element is categorized as Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Wire is categorized as Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Element
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Computer Software
12.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.4%
Writing and Editing
6.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.3%
Other
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
17.3%
Computer Software
7.7%
Design
5.8%
Retail
3.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.8%
Other
61.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Element has no discussions with answers
Can I test Wire Pro with my team for free?
1 Comment
Official Response from Wire
Yes, teams can test Wire Pro for free for 30 days.
You can choose from various pricing plans after your trial periodRead more
What do I need to use Wire?
1 Comment
Official Response from Wire
All you need to use Wire is an internet connection and a device that meets our minimum system requirements.
On desktop (macOS and Windows):
Wire requires...Read more
Which languages does Wire support?
1 Comment
Official Response from Wire
Wire for iOS is available in:
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified and...Read more
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